Serving 901 students in grades 6-8, Boulter Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 901 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Boulter Middle serves the northern part of Tyler, TX, covering an area of approximately 71.8 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 10.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boulter Middle School's student population of 901 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
901 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
B4: Belong, Believe, Become...Be Instrumental!
School Rankings
Boulter Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boulter Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6915 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
61%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
BasketballCheering
Cross CountryFootball
SoccerTennis
Track and FieldVolley Ball
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boulter Middle School's ranking?
Boulter Middle School is ranked #6915 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Boulter Middle School?
901 students attend Boulter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Boulter Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boulter Middle School?
Boulter Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Boulter Middle School offer ?
Boulter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Boulter Middle School part of?
Boulter Middle School is part of Tyler Independent School District.
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